Market Trends of Dairy Cream Industry
Increasing Demand for Sour Cream
Owing to the prevalence of lactose intolerance in various parts of the world has led to the demand for lactose-free sour cream. Demand for lactose-free organic sour cream is primarily driven by the rising consumption of baked goods and savory foods, which benefit from their lightening properties.
Moreover, healthy eating is a market trend that drives demand for lactose-free and organic sour cream products. The increased availability of lactose-free dairy products and their consumer acceptance represents a significant opportunity for dairy alternative manufacturers. In addition, consumers' growing cholesterol problem has paved the way for the demand for fat-free, low-fat, and other sour cream products which might in shaping the overall market for dairy cream.
Furthermore, the dairy industry's increasing emphasis on research and development activities is spurring new product innovations and product enhancement, benefiting the dairy cream market. For instance, in August 2021, Good Culture launched a lactose-free line and a squeezable, classic sour cream pouch. The products are made with simple ingredients, including gut-friendly live and active cultures as well as pasture-raised milk sourced from small farms in the Midwest. The products can be availed from retailers across the United States.
Gulf Cooperation Council Countries to Witness Steady Growth
The Gulf Cooperation Council dairy cream market is being driven by the region's growing population as well as rising disposable incomes. Consumers are increasingly demanding innovative and high-quality products such as vitamin-enriched, low-fat, or sugar-free options. The citizens of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries are also becoming more aware of the health benefits of dairy-based creams.
The Kuwaiti dairy industry is witnessing an increasing prevalence of strategic partnerships and alliances between dairy companies to alleviate the shortage of dairy products in the country. Companies like Arla Foods are also investing in production facilities and implementing expansion strategies to expand their dairy production facilities. Arla Foods is also developing its sales and distribution in Lebanon, Qatar, and Kuwait to expand its dairy capacity in such countries. Such partnerships play a prominent role in dairy companies' development, maintaining their quality of performance and competitiveness in the market. Thus, the increasing number of strategic initiatives, especially partnerships, and alliances between companies to revolutionize the dairy market in Kuwait, is, in turn, boosting the market's growth in the country.
